Dickson Lee

CEO & CTO

Big Guns Energy Services (BGES)

Calgary, Canada

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Expertise in caprock integrity evaluation, geotechnical lab testing, in-situ stress testing, injectivity tests, and logging for energy transition projects.

My organisation

Founded in 1996 as an oilfield wireline company, BGES has evolved into a technology-driven leader in geoscience, engineering, and subsurface data acquisition. With a strong reputation in Canada, we are trusted partners to the country’s largest energy producers and utility companies, providing specialized expertise in geocontainment evaluations for global clean energy initiatives. Our mission is to mitigate safety, environmental, and financial risks through cutting-edge technical solutions and operational excellence. BGES stands at the forefront of subsurface testing and evaluation, delivering industry-leading services across oil & gas, carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS), and underground hydrogen storage (UHS). Recognized as "Company of the Year" by Energy Tech Review and featured in the 2023 Energy Business Review cover story, we have built a reputation for excellence and innovation. Our expertise extends to pioneering research, including a caprock integrity studies for geologic carbon storage and underground hydrogen storage. With a holistic approach that integrates laboratory analysis, in-field testing, and advanced modeling, BGES offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the diverse needs of international markets. Unlike segmented service providers, our adaptability and responsiveness allow us to support clients in meeting region-specific requirements while ensuring project success. As the global energy sector shifts toward sustainable solutions, BGES is committed to supporting international partners with trusted expertise in subsurface containment, storage, and risk mitigation. We look forward to collaborating to advance clean energy projects worldwide.
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About me

Dickson holds the dual roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer at Big Guns Energy Services Inc., leveraging 24 years of specialized experience in the upstream oil & gas sector. His technical expertise encompasses caprock integrity evaluation, core geotechnical lab testing, in-situ stress testing, injectivity tests, and logging for diverse applications such as CCUS, enhanced oil recovery projects, subsurface storage, and solution mining. Additionally, he serves as a member of the technical committee for CSA Z341 for storage of hydrocarbons in underground formations and ISO 27914 for carbon dioxide capture, transportation and geological storage .

Dickson has co-authored the paper "Practical Approach to Caprock Analysis," published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He has also contributed to the paper "Innovative Mechanical Integrity Tests for Solution-mined Caverns Using Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) Technology," published by the Solution Mining Research Institute, and is the inventor of this patented system.

He holds registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada and Internationally. His academic credentials include a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of New South Wales, a Master's degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Calgary.

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Skills

  • CCUS
  • CCS
  • In-Situ
  • Reservoir Testing
  • Hydrogen storage
  • energy storage
  • Geomechanics

Interests

  • CCUS
  • CCS
  • Hydrogen storage
  • energy storage
  • Nuclear Waste Storage